Staxigoe, Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Staxigoe, Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
About Staxigoe
Staxigoe, a former fishing village situated 2 miles east of Wick on the north-eastern coast of Caithness in the Scottish Highlands, boasts a rich maritime history. Known for once being the largest herring salting station in Europe, the village's fishing industry has since diminished following the establishment of a larger port in central Wick. Researchers interested in planning applications in this area will find Staxigoe's unique historical context and coastal location noteworthy.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Wick South - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Staxigoe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staxigoe.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Staxigoe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
63 planning applications found near Staxigoe.
- - Land 50M NW Of Wakefield Staxigoe Wick
Erection of house, formation of access, installation of treatment system and soakaway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 7 Elzy Grove Staxigoe Wick KW1 4RZ
Erection of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2025-02-06
View full details - - Land 120M NE Of Norbrae Staxigoe Wick
Erection of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-11-16
View full details - - Plot 4 At Field Of Noss Farm Staxigoe Wick KW1 4QY
Erection of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - Former Grain Store Elzy Road Staxigoe
Consolidation and extension of the existing Category B-listed remains of a granary to form a residential dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-06-08
View full details - - Former Grain Store Elzy Road Staxigoe
Consolidation and extension of the existing Category B-listed remains of a granary to form a residential dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - Land 55M West Of Staxigoe War Memorial Staxigoe
Formation of access and 23no parking spaces
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2024-03-16
View full details - - Annex Field Of Noss House Staxigoe Wick KW1 4QY
Change of use from annex to short term let holiday accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Staxigoe Hall Staxigoe Wick KW1 4QY
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - 9 Elzy Grove Staxigoe Wick KW1 4RZ
Erection of an extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-06-01
View full details - - Field Of Noss Farm Staxigoe Wick KW1 4QY
Erection of 3 no. houses.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2021-04-19
View full details - - Land To East Of 7 Moray View Avenue Staxigoe
Erection of stable
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2020-12-04
View full details - - Field Of Noss Farm Staxigoe Wick KW1 4QY
Erection of new cattle shed for wintering of cattle
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2019-11-13
View full details - - House Plot Adjacent To Langberry Red Row Staxigoe Wick
Erection of house (renewal of planning permission 16/00763/PIP)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2019-03-06
View full details - - Field Of Noss Farm Staxigoe Wick KW1 4QY
Erection of an Agricultural Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2018-07-03
View full details - - Rowan Red Row Staxigoe Wick KW1 4QY
Change of use from ancillary accommodation to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2017-05-25
View full details - - Land 30M SE Of Staxigoe Football Pitch Elzy Road Staxigoe
Community Notice Board
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Highland | Date: 2016-09-28
View full details - - House Plot Adjacent To Langberry Red Row Staxigoe Wick
Erection of dwelling house and driveway access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Highland | Date: 2016-02-19
View full details - - Staxigoe Football Pitch Elzy Road Staxigoe
Change of use to playpark
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2015-09-29
View full details - - Oaklands Bobby Coghill Avenue Staxigoe Wick KW1 4QW
Erection of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Highland | Date: 2014-09-09
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A brief summary of Staxigoe in Highland
Staxigoe, a former fishing village situated 2 miles east of Wick on the north-eastern coast of Caithness in the Scottish Highlands, boasts a rich maritime history. Known for once being the largest herring salting station in Europe, the village's fishing industry has since diminished following the establishment of a larger port in central Wick. Researchers interested in planning applications in this area will find Staxigoe's unique historical context and coastal location noteworthy.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Staxigoe a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Staxigoe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Staxigoe
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Staxigoe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Staxigoe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Staxigoe were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications was submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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